Chittorgarh Fort

Published on 13 Oct 2025

• The Rajasthan government recently informed the Supreme Court that it is taking steps to protect Chittorgarh Fort. 

• Located in southern Rajasthan on the Berach River, a tributary of the Banas River, about 100 km northeast of Udaipur, Chittorgarh was the capital of Mewar from the 8th to 16th century and a stronghold of the Sesodia Rajputs. 

• The fort faced sieges by Alauddin Khalji (1303), Bahadur Shah (1534–35), and Akbar (1567–68), with defenders choosing death and jauhar over surrender. 

• Built by Chitrangad of the Mori dynasty in the 7th century, the fort is India’s largest, spread over 700 acres and 180 metres above the plain. 

• It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013 and houses palaces, Jaina and Hindu temples, and the famous Kirti Stambh and Vijay Stambh.

  
  
  

  Other Forts under UNESCO World Heritage List:

  
  

  Fort	State/UT	Description
  Red Fort	Delhi	Built in 1638 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. It is renowned for its massive walls, the Diwan-i-Aam (Hall of Public Audience), & Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience)
  Agra Fort	Uttar Pradesh	Akbar initiated the construction and houses the Jahangir Mahal, Khas Mahal, Diwan-i-Khas, Diwan-i-Aam, and the iconic Musamman Burj, where Shah Jahan was imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb.
  Amber Fort	Rajasthan	Built in the late 16th century by Raja Man Singh I, the fort is known for the famous Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace).
  Jaisalmer Fort	Rajasthan	Built in 1156 by Rawal Jaisal, it is one of the largest fully preserved fortified cities in the world.
  Kumbhalgarh Fort	Rajasthan	Built by Rana Kumbha in the 15th century, the fort stretches over 36 kilometres. It is strategically located in the Aravalli Range and served as a refuge for the rulers of Mewar during times of conflict.
  Ranthambore Fort	Rajasthan	The now dilapidated fort was built in the 10th century by the Chauhan rulers.

Keywords:

Chittorgarh Fort Rajasthan Berach River Banas River Udaipur Rajput Alauddin Khalji Bahadur Shah Akbar Chitrangad Mori dynasty UNESCO World Heritage Site Jainism Hinduism Agra Fort Amber Fort Jaisalmer Fort Kumbhalgarh Fort Ranthambore